Hutatma Chowk: Mumbai's Sacred Square of Sacrifice and Maratha Pride

• Hutatma Chowk, formerly Flora Fountain, in South Mumbai's Fort area, symbolizes the struggle for Maharashtra state.
• Renamed in 1961, it commemorates 107 activists killed in police firing during the Samyukta Maharashtra Movement in November 1955.
• The 'Jwalit Shaheed' (Flaming Martyr) bronze statue by Harish Talim depicts a farmer and laborer, signifying unity.
• A stone memorial lists the names of all 107 martyrs in golden letters, honoring their great sacrifice.
• Historically compared to London's Piccadilly Circus, it remains a vital hub connecting Colaba, Churchgate, and CST.